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Almond And Apple Cake

Filed under Dessert by Anna at 10:48 AM on Jan 20 2010

Boy, oh boy, it’s raining cats and dogs outside. And what could be better to cheer oneself up than an upside down apple cake. I was looking at one of my magazines and found this recipe. It’s extremely easy and delicious, and the crushed almonds make it fabulous.

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Almond And Apple Cake

5oz butter, softened
5oz caster sugar
6 Tbsp Maple syrup
3 large eggs
1Tbsp lemon juice
5 oz self-raising flour
1 ½ oz ground almonds
2oz flake almonds
3 apples
1- 7-inch spring form cake tin lined with baking parchment.

Pre- heat the oven to 350F, Wisk the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then gradually Wisk in the eggs. Add 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the lemon juice. Fold in the flour the grounded almond and the almond flake.

Peel and core the apples and cut each one in 8 wedges.

Line the bottom of the cake tin with apples and drizzle over 4 tablespoons of maple syrup.

Pour the cake mixture over the apples and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Enjoy.

27 Responses to “Almond And Apple Cake”

1 Lorion 20 Jan 2010 at 10:55 AM

This looks so good! It is raining here too and believe it or not I’ve had cake on my mind. Gloomy weather tends to put me in the mood to bake.
2 Divinaon 20 Jan 2010 at 5:01 PM

Wow, this cake is absolutely fantastic. I made an apple cake once but it wasn’t as moist looking as this cake. Thanks for the link. I’m still disturbed by what happened. But at least we can still do something.
3 Patricia Scarpinon 21 Jan 2010 at 4:24 AM

Ground almond always make cakes so moist – this is lovely! I love how golden it looks… I would gladly have one or two slices right now.
4 Simply Lifeon 21 Jan 2010 at 5:58 AM

YUM! This cake is just beautiful and looks absolutely delicious!
5 Isabelleon 21 Jan 2010 at 6:16 AM

What a beautiful cake! I love any dessert that uses both nuts and apples together, so this sounds like it would be absolute heaven on a plate… yum.
6 Natasha - 5 Star Foodieon 21 Jan 2010 at 8:31 AM

This cake sounds excellent with almond and apples! Can’t wait to make it!
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7 MaryMohon 22 Jan 2010 at 5:00 AM

Beautiful and healthy cake. Looks moist and delicious. I would love a slice with tea…mmm
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8 Dawn@CocinaSavanton 22 Jan 2010 at 5:42 AM

This sounds delicious! I’ve always wanted to use ground almonds to make a cake with, but always seem to forget when it comes time to choose a recipe. You’ve given me a nice reminder!!!
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9 Janeon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:07 AM

This looks so good! I love your photos!
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10 Carol Egberton 22 Jan 2010 at 6:08 AM

Apples and almonds make a great combination. I would like a slice, please – and another cup of tea.
11 Annaon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:21 AM

Thanks Mary,
12 Annaon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:23 AM

Thanks Jane, glad you like it.
13 Annaon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:31 AM

Thanks Carol, that’s the biggest flaw from internet, that you can’t just send a slice of cake pressing “send”. Sorry the technology is not catching up with us.
14 Annaon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:34 AM

Thanks Dawn,
15 Waxon 22 Jan 2010 at 9:30 AM

It looks so yummy ! I’d like to test – and taste – this recipe !
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16 Myfrenchkitchenon 22 Jan 2010 at 11:44 AM

Your cake looks absolutely delicious…I love the crackling, rustic top…and that slice on the plate…mm, wish I could have it not on the screen by right here in front of me! this is a a lovely recipe!
And I’m also so happy to see your demand for help to Haiti…just a little help from everyone…!
Ronelle
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17 Annaon 22 Jan 2010 at 12:18 PM

Merci
18 Annaon 22 Jan 2010 at 12:30 PM

Thanks Ronelle, Loved your country pictures. Everything looks so wonderful.
19 Bradon 22 Jan 2010 at 6:12 PM

Hi Anna, love your recipe, sounds like a great combination of flavors. Wish I could take a bite right now…
20 Paulon 23 Jan 2010 at 5:30 AM

Looks delicious…but how many eggs??? They aren’t in the list of ingredients!
21 Annaon 23 Jan 2010 at 7:55 AM

Sorry Paul, My bad…I was probably in a sugar high when I wrote the recipe.
22 Ericaon 25 Jan 2010 at 10:13 AM

I love all your cakes, Anna! I am printing this recipe Thank you.
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23 Annaon 25 Jan 2010 at 4:02 PM

Thanks Erica,
24 Kerry Michaelson 26 Jan 2010 at 6:34 PM

Sounds and looks incredible! This may be a silly questions, but what is caster sugar?
25 Annaon 26 Jan 2010 at 7:09 PM

Thanks Kerry, it’s not silly at all, I didn’t know before, Caster sugar is the name of a very fine sugar that you may see in some dessert recipes. It is finer than granulated sugar but not nearly as fine as powdered sugar.
26 Chris De La Rosaon 28 Jan 2010 at 5:04 PM

Keery / Anna thanks for helping to clear that up for me as well. Hopefully I’ll have time this weekend to give this recipe a try.

happy cooking

chris…
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27 kristyon 02 Feb 2010 at 4:54 AM

My goodness, this cake looks sooo seducing! Already salivating LOL!
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